Chapter 10

Just like he said, some ladies came into the room later in the evening, with a new dress for me to put on. I had a quick bath and wore the dress, waiting till it was time to go. I did not wait long before they came again, leading out of the room. I walked into what looked like a foyer immediately seeing Damien and just a few guards standing behind him.

Nobody came.

What the hell was I expecting? To see a crowd ready and excited to witness my initiation? I doubt if they knew I was here or was being initiated. Though they might feel the link probably.

I decided to keep my gaze on my feets, when I couldn't stand looking at the cold faces of everyone around. Not even a single person was smiling, they must all hate me now. I didn't even want to think if some of the people I think have families, and probably kids. They must really hate me.

He stretched out his palm with a plain look, a small knife in his right hand. I placed my right palm into his, heaving out a deep sigh.

"Repeat after me."